Post by The Sandmen on Jan 11, 2019 9:39:17 GMT -5
ManMMA Heavyweight Championship
Ferocious staredown by Arlovski while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
Tim Sylvia raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Now Andrei Arlovski put his title in contention against Sylvia.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Arlovski and Sylvia move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
A solid combination from Tim Sylvia
connects with Arlovski.
Andrei Arlovski just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Sylvia may be in trouble!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Sylvia blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Tim Sylvia tries a hook to the body
and hits Arlovski ribs hard
Tremendous strikes from Sylvia!
Arlovski blocks with confidence
Sylvia misses a step and Andrei Arlovski sees an opportunity to counter him!
Andrei Arlovski fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Sylvia's chin
Sylvia follows Andrei Arlovski
only to get counter punched in a big way! Sylvia needs to stop playing Andrei Arlovski's game or he'll get knocked out!
Arlovski launches a hook to the body
Bang! Sylvia stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Sylvia throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Andrei Arlovski goes with a looping right hand while Tim Sylvia jumps back and jabs
Arlovski only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Arlovski launches a furious low kick!
Sylvia blocks.
Andrei Arlovski gets sloppy and Tim Sylvia tries to take advantage...
Sylvia showing excellent timing, blasts Andrei Arlovski with a right hand.
Great hook by Tim Sylvia! Andrei Arlovski is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Arlovski's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sylvia is standing while Arlovski is on the ground on his back
Sylvia launches a kick to Arlovski's thigh
Arlovski checks that kick!
Sylvia is standing while Arlovski is on the ground on his back
Andrei Arlovski doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Back to the beginning! Andrei Arlovski is standing now.
Arlovski decides to launch some tentative punches
Sylvia launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Arlovski with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Andrei Arlovski has found an opening in the defense of Sylvia, launching a big uppercut
Tim Sylvia is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Andrei Arlovski gets sloppy and Tim Sylvia tries to take advantage...
A left hook from Sylvia
grazes the chin of Arlovski.
There is a small laceration on Andrei Arlovski's Chin
Arlovski looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Tim Sylvia's punches
Arlovski is on the receiving end of a great combo by Sylvia.
There is a small laceration on Andrei Arlovski's Chin
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Arlovski decides to launch some tentative punches
Tim Sylvia takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Arlovski avoids a dangerous strike from Sylvia
and counters with a solid straight!
Andrei Arlovski launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Sylvia blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Andrei Arlovski throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Sylvia's chin! That stops Sylvia in his tracks!
Andrei Arlovski just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Sylvia quickly defends.
Arlovski launches a furious low kick!
Sylvia blocks.
Andrei Arlovski shoots for a double leg takedown!
Tim Sylvia sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Sylvia moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Arlovski with a double overhooks!
A furious flurry of punches from Andrei Arlovski
just misses Sylvia.
Arlovski clumsily fails here and it's time for Tim Sylvia to fight back!
Tremendous strikes from Sylvia!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
A punch from Tim Sylvia
gets blocked by Arlovski.
A right hand from Tim Sylvia
surprises Arlovski!
Arlovski's Forehead is beginning to swell
Andrei Arlovski launches a body shot
Sylvia evades.
Arlovski is trying to counter now!
Tim Sylvia paws at Arlovski.
Arlovski swings ineffectively.
An overhand right from Andrei Arlovski that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Sylvia moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Arlovski clumsily fails here and it's time for Tim Sylvia to fight back!
Sylvia is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Arlovski's jaw!
Arlovski has a small cut in his Right cheek
Sylvia looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Andrei Arlovski's punches
Sylvia measures the resilience of Arlovski's chin with an uppercut while Arlovski lands some great crosses.
You can see Arlovski's blood making stains in the mat.
Andrei Arlovski charges at Sylvia throwing flurries left and right.
Tim Sylvia gets out of the way.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Andrei Arlovski is a bloody mess!
Sylvia throws a lazy kick
Arlovski blocks and keeps his distance.
Andrei Arlovski is a bloody mess!
Arlovski feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Sylvia moves aside and dodges.
Arlovski misses a step and Tim Sylvia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tim Sylvia fires an unorthodox punch to Arlovski's torso
that hits its mark.
Arlovski dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Sylvia looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Andrei Arlovski's punches
Arlovski is on the receiving end of a great combo by Sylvia.
Sylvia showing excellent timing, blasts Andrei Arlovski with a right hand.
Great hook by Tim Sylvia! Andrei Arlovski is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Sylvia is standing while Arlovski is on the ground on his back
Andrei Arlovski continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Arlovski tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Andrei Arlovski is standing now.
Arlovski throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Sylvia's defense muffles the blows.
Arlovski misses a step and Tim Sylvia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sylvia moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Arlovski with a double overhooks!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Tim Sylvia circles around Arlovski
Tim Sylvia fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Arlovski's chin
Sylvia follows Andrei Arlovski
Arlovski fakes a move.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Brutal combination from Andrei Arlovski!
Sylvia moves aside and dodges.
Sylvia studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
You can see Arlovski's blood making stains in the mat.
Andrei Arlovski has found an opening in the defense of Sylvia, launching a big hook
Tim Sylvia steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Poorly executed technique. Tim Sylvia looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Tim Sylvia!
Arlovski is going to have a big headache after that blow!
You can see Arlovski's blood making stains in the mat.
Sylvia launches a kick
Arlovski checks it and keeps distance.
Andrei Arlovski fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Sylvia blocks that. He made it look easy!
Sylvia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tim Sylvia fakes a punch and launches himself over Arlovski!
Nice move by Sylvia who clinches and pushes Arlovski against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Arlovski takes a break to breathe while holding Tim Sylvia.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Andrei Arlovski suddenly spins around...
Tim Sylvia was aware of that move and blocks it with confidence.
Sylvia tries to grapple
He puts Arlovski in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sylvia struggles and launches a few punches to Arlovski's head
Those punches are hitting! Arlovski covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
You can see Arlovski's blood making stains in the mat.
Arlovski struggles and launches a few punches to Sylvia's head
Nothing from this... Andrei Arlovski seems frustrated.
Andrei Arlovski gets sloppy and Tim Sylvia tries to take advantage...
Andrei Arlovski's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Sylvia is throwing a flurry of punches!
Andrei Arlovski just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Arlovski doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tim Sylvia embrace and tries to move away...
Tim Sylvia pushes Arlovski forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sylvia launches a few hard punches to Andrei Arlovski's ribs!
Andrei Arlovski's ribs shows the damage! Tim Sylvia is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Andrei Arlovski is a bloody mess!
Brutal punches to Arlovski's face while in the clinch!
Arlovski can't take many more shots like those!
Arlovski's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Arlovski has a small cut in his Left cheek
Andrei Arlovski tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Sylvia is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Andrei Arlovski seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Tim Sylvia!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Tim Sylvia pushes away Arlovski trying to keep the fight at striking range
Arlovski stumbles backwards and Tim Sylvia circles to get the center of the cage
That punishment by Tim Sylvia has left Arlovski staggered! Tim Sylvia should try push forward now and finish this!
Andrei Arlovski looks rattled! Tim Sylvia sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Andrei Arlovski is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Tim Sylvia turns out the lights for Arlovski! What an astonishing KO by Sylvia!
Arlovski's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Andrei Arlovski's Forehead
Winner is Tim Sylvia by KO (Punches) at 4:19 Round 2
Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 12/59 (20%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 23 s
Statistics: Tim Sylvia
Punches 30/41 (73%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 12/17 (71%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Tim Sylvia wins the Heavyweight title!
My favourite part of this annhilation was how much Austin was bragging on Skype about how he always has guys winning or successfully defending belts at Zenith. Not this time, kid. Not this time... (Insert "I wanted him to lose for GP" excuses)
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Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!